I work for a self-employed business owner for 10 hours a day sometimes 6 days a week. I get a break to eat but don't leave until closing. Is this normal? Can he get into trouble?
2006-07-25 03:42:21 · 7 answers · asked by limeallure 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The answer to this question really depends on where you live and what the labor laws are in your state, if you even live in the USA.
For example if you live in California the labor code states that you must be provided with the OPTION of taking a minimum 30 minute meal period for every 5 hours you’re on the clock. That means that in your 10 hour day your boss must allow you the option of taking two 30 minute meal periods. (http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/FAQ_MealPeriods.htm)
As far as breaks are concerned, again your boss is required to allow you the option of a 10 minute break for every 4 hours (or major fraction thereof) on the clock. (http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/FAQ_RestPeriods.htm)
By contrast in Utah there is no law requiring an employer to provide either breaks or meal periods for adult employees. You should contact your states labor commission.
2006-07-25 04:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by katrinajoy 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
By law you are supposed to get an hour break if you work for 8 hours. If you are ok with working through lunch some days you should ask him if it is ok to leave a couple of times a week for lunch. Tell him sometimes there are errands you need to run that you can't get done because of the time you get off of work. I don't want to say it is normal but I do know a lot of people in your position.
2006-07-25 10:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by the dirty south 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the U.K I think the law says you should get a 15 min break every 4hours at least plus if its full time your lunch
2006-07-25 10:58:51 · answer #3 · answered by keith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea..if you work 8 hours you get a lunch break (usually unpaid) and 2 15 minute paid breaks (morn and afternoon)
2006-07-25 10:45:57 · answer #4 · answered by dizzys_gal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't you know what was required of you before you took the job? If it is too much quit, theres lots of people who would love a job.
2006-07-25 10:48:16 · answer #5 · answered by kitkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on your contract and pay. if per your contract, you are to work 40 hours weekly, he is taking advantage of you - you could ask for time off, for equivalent time in vacation, or for overtime pay.
If he is paying hourly, and paying you the actual hours, then it is up to you to set the limits.
2006-07-25 10:45:20 · answer #6 · answered by OneLilithHidesAnother 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends if you are really tired or worked out & enough money to last you thru days
2006-07-25 10:47:14 · answer #7 · answered by luvs2play06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋